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     Ernest Strouse Thompson was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,4 He was born on March 4, 1906 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4 He married Beulah Vernon Spangler, daughter of John Harvey Spangler and Minnie Minerva Wimmer, on July 11, 1931 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,5 Ernest Strouse Thompson died on August 15, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 58.⁴

     Katherine McCloskey was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Mackeyville, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.² She was born on July 4, 1849 at Pennsylvania.² As of June 21, 1871,her married name was Eldred.³ She married John Williamson Eldred, son of George Jarvis Eldred and Selina "Salina" Devling, on June 21, 1871 at Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^3,1 Katherine McCloskey died on June 22, 1916 at Waynesburg, Greene Co., Pennsylvania, at age 66.^3,2

     Harry Jarvis Eldred was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Mackeyville, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.³ He was born on August 7, 1873 at Pennsylvania.⁵ He married Mildred Martin circa 1921.⁶ Harry Jarvis Eldred died on January 10, 1927 at Morgantown, Monongalia Co., West Virginia, at age 53.^5,3 He H. Jarvis Elderd, of Morgantown, West Virginia, nephew of the late Mrs. D. I. McNaul, of this city, and a former resident of Mackeyville, died Monday morning at that place after an illness of several months following an operation for a diseased sinus in the check bone. Deceased was aged 54 years and is survived by his wife and one son. The family resided in several places in western Pennsylvania before removing to Morgantown a number of years ago. Mr. Eldred was engaged in the coke and coal business. The body arrived in this city Wednesday afternoon and was taken to the Cedar Hill Cemetery, where burial was made. Rev. Elliott D. Parkhill had charge of services at the grave. on January 14, 1927.³

     Her Social Security Number was 235-12-8825.⁴ Mildred Martin was buried at East Oak Grove Cemetery, Morgantown, Monongalia Co., West Virginia.⁵ She was born on May 1, 1893 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.^1,4 As of circa 1921,her married name was Eldred.² She married Harry Jarvis Eldred, son of John Williamson Eldred and Katherine McCloskey, circa 1921.¹ Mildred Martin died on November 6, 1983 at Morgantown, Monongalia Co., West Virginia, at age 90.¹

     Harry Jarvis "Jarvie" Eldred II Harry Jarvis "Jarvie" Eldred II, 79, of South Park, Morgantown, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2003, at his home. He was born July 2, 1924, in Pittsburgh, son of the late Harry Jarvis and Mildred Martin Eldred. Jarvis graduated from Morgantown High School in 1942. He and Don Knotts were well known for their entertainment with the Hi Y Club Minstrel throughout the Morgantown community. Don Knotts as a ventriloquist, Ritchie Ferrara on banjo and Jarvie on the musical saw were often a trio. He was blessed with an ear for music. A self-taught musician, he played piano, keyboard and the musical saw. He was a veteran of World War II in which he served in the U.S. Navy. After the war, Jarvis returned and became a skilled watchmaker and repairman and was affiliated with Robert Yagle Jewelry Store for seven years. Then the next 12 years of his life were spent as a mechanic in the area coal mines in Monongalia County. After leaving the mines, he entered the real estate field in which he constructed several apartment buildings in the Morgantown area. Jarvis was also a member of several civic organizations in Morgantown which include Lodge 4 A.F. & A.M. and was a 32nd degree Mason, and a member of the Shriners. He also was a member of the VFW Post 548, a former member of the BPO Elk Lodge 411. Jarvis was affiliated with the Mount Morris Assembly of God Church in Mount Morris, Pa. A devoted husband and loving father, he is survived by his wife, Kathleen McClure Eldred; three daughters and spouses, Karen Parson, of Maryland, Jenny and Dr. Neal Houslanger, of New York, and Judith and Kenneth Holland, of Arizona; a son, H. Jarvis Eldred III; 10 grandchildren, Michelle, Jennifer, Christina, Rebecca, Jarvis IV, Robert, Jessica, Zachary, Caleb and Crystal; a stepson and spouse, William and Regina McClure, of Mount Morris; and 10 great-grandchildren, Brandon, Alyssa, Mayloni, Kyana, Rashon, Jaylah, Dakota, Kayla, Jessie and H. Jarvis V. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Gloria Lemmon Eldred. Friends may call at Hastings Funeral Home on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2003, from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. and Friday, Aug. 15, from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Fred Tomlinson officiating. Burial will follow in the East Oak Grove Cemetery. The Morgantown Masonic A.F. & F.M. Lodge 4 will hold a graveside service and Shriners will act as pallbearers.²
He was buried at East Oak Grove Cemetery, Morgantown, Monongalia Co., West Virginia.^2,3 His Social Security Number was 236-28-6254.⁴ He married Helen Kathleen Reese.⁸ Harry Jarvis "Jarvie" Eldred II was born on July 2, 1924 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.^9,2,3,4,5,6 He married Gloria Lee Lemmon on October 26, 1947 at Morgantown, Monongalia Co., West Virginia.^9,2,6 Harry Jarvis "Jarvie" Eldred II died on August 12, 2003 at Morgantown, Monongalia Co., West Virginia, at age 79.^9,2,3,4

     Gloria Lee Lemmon was buried at East Oak Grove Cemetery, Morgantown, Monongalia Co., West Virginia.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 190-20-4808.⁴ She was born on November 4, 1926 at Washington, D.C..^1,3,4 As of October 26, 1947,her married name was Eldred.³ She married Harry Jarvis "Jarvie" Eldred II, son of Harry Jarvis Eldred and Mildred Martin, on October 26, 1947 at Morgantown, Monongalia Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 Gloria Lee Lemmon died in January, 1979 at Morgantown, Monongalia Co., West Virginia, at age 52.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 236-20-7310.² Helen Kathleen Reese was buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery, Mount Morris, Greene Co., Pennsylvania.¹ She Kathleen McClure Eldred, 88, of Mt. Morris, died at 7 a.m. Sunday, June 19, 2011, in her home. She was born Saturday, March 31, 1923, in Tunnelton, W.Va., a daughter of the late Russell and Nellie Shay Reese. Mrs. Eldred was a member of Mt. Morris United Methodist Church. She also was a member of the Ladies Oriental Shrine of North America, Morgantown, W.Va. For six months out of the year, for the past 20 years, she lived in Fort Myers, Fla. Mrs. Eldred enjoyed playing darts and shuffleboard, having won several awards for both. She served as Perry Township tax collector for several years and was a homemaker. Her first husband, William F. McClure, died in February 1977. Her second husband, H. J. "Jarvis" Eldred II, died in 2005. Surviving are a son and wife, William A. and Reggie McClure of St. Paul, Va; a granddaughter, Christal Reynolds; a great-granddaughter, Kayla Reynolds; a sister, Louise Hoard of Berkley Springs, W.Va; a stepson and three stepdaughters; several stepgrandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Deceased are a sister, Betty Phillips Dean; and three brothers, Arthur, Roy and Ray Reese. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home Inc., Daryl L. Throckmorton, owner/director, 324 Mt. Morris Road, P.O. Box 478, Mt. Morris. Additional visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m., the hour of service, Wednesday, June 22, in Mt. Morris Gospel Tabernacle Assembly of God, with the Rev. Milford Watters and the Rev. Fred Tomlinson officiating. Burial will be in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Mt. Morris.¹ Her married name was Eldred.¹ She married Harry Jarvis "Jarvie" Eldred II, son of Harry Jarvis Eldred and Mildred Martin.¹ Helen Kathleen Reese was born on March 31, 1923 at Tunnelton, Preston Co., West Virginia.^1,2 She died on June 19, 2011 at Mount Morris, Greene Co., Pennsylvania, at age 88.^1,2

     Annie Ellen Welsh was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Mackeyville, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.³ She was born in 1845 at Pennsylvania.¹ As of circa 1874,her married name was Eldred.⁴ She married Robert Clayton Eldred, son of George Jarvis Eldred and Selina "Salina" Devling, circa 1874.^1,4,2 Annie Ellen Welsh died in 1902 at Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.¹

     George Brooks Eldred was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Mackeyville, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.³ His Social Security Number was 716-07-2704.⁵ He was born on November 17, 1874 at Mackeyville, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^2,3,5 He married Carrie Ellen Harvey on June 19, 1900 at Castanea, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^4,3,7 George Brooks Eldred married Dora Fetzer Sellers on May 2, 1936 at Altoona, Blair Co., Pennsylvania.^8,3 George Brooks Eldred died on January 27, 1947 at Altoona, Blair Co., Pennsylvania, at age 72.^8,9,3

     LaRoy Clayton "Roy" Eldred was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Mackeyville, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^8,5 He was born on July 23, 1879 at Mackeyville, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2,5 He married Elba Oneida "Elbie" Leathers on August 21, 1901.³ LaRoy Clayton "Roy" Eldred died on April 19, 1953 at Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania, at age 73.^4,5 He A retired truck gardener and farmer of Bald Eagle and Nlittany Valleys, LaRoy C. Eldred, 73, died at 1:05 p.m. Sunday at the Lock Haven Hospital, following an illness of five months. Since the death of his wife in August, 1951, he has been making his home with a son, J. Robert Eldred. Beech Creek RD 1. He was admitted to the hospital on April 2 as a surgical patient. The son of the lat Robert C. and Annie E. Welsh Eldred, he was born in this vicinity and lived in Bald Eagle and Nittany Valleys all his life. He was a member of the Mill Hall Church of Christ. Three sons and a daughter survive: W. Kenneth, Lock Haven; George J., Mill Hall RD; J. Robert, with whom he lived, and Miss Alice E. Eldred, Lock Haven; also 13 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. on April 20, 1953.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 275-07-8505.⁶ Andrew Curtin "Andy" Eldred was buried at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens, Donnelsville, Clark Co., Ohio.⁷ He was born on April 23, 1891 at Adams Co., Pennsylvania.^2,3,6 He married Emma Moore Goodyear on April 23, 1910.⁵ Andrew Curtin "Andy" Eldred died on July 21, 1964 at Montgomery Co., Ohio, at age 73.⁸

     Her Social Security Number was 204-05-3590.^3,4 Mary Grace Eldred was buried at Mount Rose Cemetery, 1502 Mount Rose Avenue, York, York Co., Pennsylvania.³ She was born on August 25, 1888 at Adams Co., Pennsylvania.^3,4 As of May 6, 1906,her married name was Keesey.¹ She married John Leander Keesey on May 6, 1906 at York Co., Pennsylvania.¹ As of December 15, 1923,her married name was Gladfelter.³ Mary Grace Eldred married Arthur James Gladfelter on December 15, 1923 at York Co., Pennsylvania.³ Mary Grace Eldred died on December 18, 1966 at York, York Co., Pennsylvania, at age 78.³

     John Leander Keesey was buried at Greenmount Cemetery, 721 Carlisle Avenue, York, York Co., Pennsylvania.⁶ He was born on October 10, 1882 at York, York Co., Pennsylvania.^2,3,5 He married Mary Grace Eldred, daughter of William Devling Eldred, on May 6, 1906 at York Co., Pennsylvania.⁴ John Leander Keesey died on May 14, 1948 at Springettsbury, York Co., Pennsylvania, at age 65.⁵

     Emma Moore Goodyear was buried at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens, Donnelsville, Clark Co., Ohio.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 302-12-7288.⁵ She was born on September 15, 1891 at Pennsylvania.^5,1 As of April 23, 1910,her married name was Eldred.³ She married Andrew Curtin "Andy" Eldred, son of William Devling Eldred and Ida Luppe, on April 23, 1910.³ Emma Moore Goodyear died on May 25, 1985 at Kettering, Montgomery Co., Ohio, at age 93.⁶

     William Harold Eldred was buried at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens, Donnelsville, Clark Co., Ohio.⁴ His Social Security Number was 203-10-1510.⁸ He married Ruth N. Hodson.⁴ William Harold Eldred was born on August 3, 1910 at Penn, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania; The military records all have a birth date of Aug 4, 1910 in York.^{8,9,6,10,4,5,7} He died on September 18, 2002 at Fairborn, Greene Co., Ohio, at age 92.^8,3,10,4 He William Harold Eldred, 92, of Fairborn, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2002, in his residence. He was born Aug. 4, 1910, in York, Pa., the son of Curtin and Emma (Goodyear) Eldred. He served his country during World War II with the U.S. Army. He was retired from White Villa, and was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Survivors include a daughter, Virginia M. Cox of Fairborn; four grandchildren, Lori Cox of New Carlisle, James Cox of New Carlisle, John and Lisa Fullenkamp of New Carlisle and Donald Cox of Fairborn; four great-grandchildren, Stephanie Fullenkamp, Jennifer Fullenkamp, Jordan Tyler Cox and Allison Nicole Cox, and three brothers, Robert Eldred, Merlin Eldred and Glenn Eldred. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Ruth Eldred in 1996; four brothers and two sisters. Friends may call at the Burcham Funeral Home, 119 E. Main St., Fairborn, on Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m., where services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday. Burial will be in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. on September 20, 2002.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 275-07-8500.⁶ Lester Leroy Eldred was buried at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens, Donnelsville, Clark Co., Ohio.⁵ He was born on October 26, 1912 at York, York Co., Pennsylvania.^6,3,4 He married Martha Unknown circa 1936.⁷ Lester Leroy Eldred and Martha Unknown were divorced on November 17, 1962 at Montgomery Co., Ohio.⁷ Lester Leroy Eldred died on May 15, 1994 at Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio, at age 81; His obituary has a death date of May 14, 1994.^6,3,5 He ELDRED, Lester L., age 81, of Dayton, passed away Saturday, May 14, 1994 at his home. Preceded in death by a daughter, Beverly Ann Eldred, in 1957; a brother, Richard D. Eldred, in 1992; a sister, Evelyn Guzik and sister, Helen Williams. Surviving are a son & daughter-in-law, Richard Lee & Barbara Eldred of Huber Heights; also 5 brothers; 3 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and a host of friends. Graveside services 2 P.M. Friday at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens, Donnelsville, OH. on May 19, 1994.⁵

     Helen Mae Eldred was buried at Byron Cemetery, Fairborn, Greene Co., Ohio.⁶ Her Social Security Number was 278-12-5324.⁷ She was born on March 28, 1916 at Ohio.^3,7 As of February 16, 1932,her married name was Williams.⁵ She married Ferdinand Louis "Frank" Williams on February 16, 1932 at Indiana.^4,5 Helen Mae Eldred died on March 11, 1989 at Xenia, Greene Co., Ohio, at age 72.³

     Her Social Security Number was 298-07-1756.⁸ Evelyn Grace Eldred was buried at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens, Donnelsville, Clark Co., Ohio.⁶ Her married name was Guzik.³ She married Unknown Guzik.³ Evelyn Grace Eldred was born on April 13, 1918 at Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio.^3,8,4 As of February 15, 1935,her married name was Albright.⁵ She married Elbert Marsh Albright on February 15, 1935 at Indiana.⁵ Evelyn Grace Eldred and Elbert Marsh Albright were divorced before April, 1940.⁷ Evelyn Grace Eldred died on August 7, 1990 at Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio, at age 72.^8,3,6 She GUZIK, Evelyn G., age 72 of Dayton, died Tuesday. She was a member V.F.W Post 2800 Ladies Auxiliary. Survived by her son, Delbert & his wife, Loretta (Lori) Albright, Union; brothers, William Eldred, Fairbon, OH ; Curtin Eldred, Dayton; Merlin Eldred, Vandalia; Richard Eldred, Dayton; Robert Eldred, Dayton; Roland Eldred, Dayton; Lester Eldred, Dayton; 3 grandchildren, Sheryl Brooks, Pamela Albright & Douglas Albright, all of Union; 1 great grandson, Sean C. Brooks & dear friends, Paul Banga of Dayton, Orie Dean, Huber Hts. & Dorothy Steele, Dayton. Funeral Thursday 10 A.M., Meyer & Boehmer Funeral Home, 1733 Brown St. Deacon Robert Huffman officiating. Burial Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. on August 8, 1990.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 275-18-3210.⁵ Curtin Edmond "Barefoot" Eldred was buried at Dayton National Cemetery, 4100 West Third Street, Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio.^6,4,7 He was born on April 3, 1920 at Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio.^2,5,6,4,7 He married Rose Sipos circa 1947.^8,4 Curtin Edmond "Barefoot" Eldred died on January 9, 2002 at Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio, at age 81.^5,2,6,4,7 He ELDRED, Curtin Edmond "Barefoot" - Age 81 of Riverside, passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2002. Curtin was born April 3, 1920 in Dayton, Ohio. He served his country during WWII. Survivors include his wife, Rose of 55 years, 2 sons, Gary & Greg, both of Dayton. Daughter, Judy Humphrey of Dayton. 12 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren. Four brothers, William, of Fairborn, Robert, Glen of Dayton, & Merlin of Centerville. He was preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers. Two stepchildren, John Orians & Sandra Flannery. Friends may call from 6-8 P.M., Sunday in the Newcomer-Barclay Funeral Home, 4104 Needmore Rd., Dayton, where services will be conducted at 12:30 P.M., Monday. Burial will follow in Dayton National Cemetery. on January 11, 2002.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 290-18-2747.⁷ Robert Emeral Eldred was buried at Dayton National Cemetery, 4100 West Third Street, Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio.^2,8 He married Lola Mae Wright.² Robert Emeral Eldred was born on December 12, 1921 at Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio.^7,9,4,5,8 He died on July 26, 2005 at Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio, at age 83.^7,9,2,8 He ELDRED, Robert E. age 83 of Dayton passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2005. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, five brothers. Robert is survived by his wife, Lola (Wright) Eldred of Dayton; daughter & son-in- law, Vicki & Greg Traud of Centerville; two grandchildren, James Crawford and his wife, Amanda and Christopher Armstrong; two brothers & sisters-in-law, Merlin and Naoma Eldred of Centerville, and Glenn and Vivian Eldred of Dayton; numerous nieces and nephews. He was an Army veteran of WWII receiving the Purple Heart and Bronze Star Medal and a lifetime member of VFW Post 2800. He retired from NCR after 37 years of service. Graveside service 12 (noon) Thursday, July 28, 2005 at Dayton National Cemetery. on July 27, 2005.²